Treading carefully among the trees, I search
October brings fairytales alive – if you take the time to look
Autumn leaves nestle round them, keeping them safe
Delicate gills on display
Spores drifting invisibly down to populate the soil
Tomorrow’s tales or next year’s? Time will tell.
Old haunts from previous years reveal this year’s crop
Old memories haunt the hunt
Lost in my daydreams
Searching for that fairytale ending
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Blood red you hang in the sun
Enchantingly autumnal in colour
Reminding me that summer has passed
Reminding me that seasons change
Indicators of cooler days and darker nights
Emotionally I’m not ready for those…not yet
Selfishly I want to hold onto the warmth and the light a little longer
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Following on from last week’s Sunset blog, I thought I’d share Sunrise with you.
I’ll let you in on a little secret. I watch the sun rise more or less every day at my favourite beach in the USA thanks to the talents of several photographers and the wonders of Facebook.
Those few moments of calm, watching the sky light up and the waves wash in provide a precious moment of tranquility.
One day, when the time is right and the planets align, I will sit on that beach and watch that sunrise for myself. Until then, this short poem inspired by those wonderful videos and photos will need to suffice.
Sitting on the soft cool sand waiting watching
Until the sun crests the horizon to the east
Never tiring of the colours of a new day
Reflecting on the past
Imagining the future
Seeking solace in the early morning calm
Emptying my mind of past pain and heartache
Choosing a photo to accompany this blog was hard. There are so many stunning ones to choose from.
Credits to the owner of the image – Elliot MacGuire Photography (photo is tagged)
If you want to check out sunrise for yourself then here’s a few links to choose from
Elliot MacGuire Photography | Facebook
Kim Johnson Photography | Facebook
Stephanie Faust Photography | Facebook
Susan McLean Photography | Facebook
Each of these photographers is super talented. Who know, perhaps our paths will cross on the beach one morning.
As I meander, I listen
Listen to the birds singing
The waves washing in on the shore
The wind in the trees
The daydreams in my mind.
As I meander, I watch
Watch the traffic pass me by
Watch for the car I hope to see
I listen for the engine approach
But the familiar growl remains unheard.
As I meander, I watch and listen
Watch the people who pass me by
Watch to see if it’s the friendly face I seek
Listen to the footsteps approach from behind.
But the familiar tread remains unheard.
As I meander, I watch and listen and daydream.
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It happens so seldom
Despite my inner need and desire
A simple connection discarded along the way.
Then out of the blue you reached out
Walking down a quiet Paris street
Eiffel Tower in our sights.
You slipped your hand into mine
Your skin cool to the touch
That simple gesture touching my heart.
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Who am I?
Or who do you think I am?
Meandering through life
Achieving quiet recognition as I go
Now comfortable in my own skin.
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Silently meandering
No one watching or listening
Only the sounds of nature for company
Wondering what is to come…
Daydreaming of long light summer nights
Reflecting on the dark days of winter
Open to new possibilities
Praying for better days as I
Silently meander.
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Balanced on the smallest of blooms
Unique in her beauty
Trusting of the world around her
Terrified of what the future holds
Excited to feel free in the evening sun
Relieved that the rain showers have passed
Fragile to those to care to look closely
Lost on life’s journey
Yearning for something as yet unknown
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Icy east wind blows.
Sun shines on the rutted path.
Spring lies just beyond.
note: a Haiku is a three line Japanese poem of seventeen syllables ( five, seven, five) evoking images of the natural world.
It was Boxing Day night
And oh what a sight!
In a bar in Candy Cane Lane
Santa and Scrooge propped up the bar
Both of them enjoying a festive jar
“Your round again, Santa,” Scrooge declared.
As towards the small stage a wide-eyed Santa stared.
Draped around a sparkling pole
Bedecked in tinsel Mrs Claus bared her all.
The lights dimmed and the music played.
Alone in the spotlight Mrs Claus swayed.
“Now that’s more like it!” said Scrooge with a smile
“That’s my wife!” gasped Santa after a while.
Keeping his eyes on the stage Scrooge eyed up her rear.
“I can understand now why you only work one night of the year!”
(image sourced via Google – all credits to the owner)
Coral McCallum 